skin and soft tissue problem

Question 1

protruding bone or tension on the skin

Answer 1

can cause necrosis of the skin

Question 2

what are clinical signs

Answer 2

tenting and blanching of the skin

Question 3

management

Answer 3

reduce fracture as an emergency to prevent necrosis of the skin

Question 4

shearing force on the skin can cause

Answer 4

avulsion of the skin from its underlying blood vessels called de-gloving and can result in skin ischaemia and necrosis

Question 5

fracture blisters

Answer 5

can occur due to inflammatory exudates lifting the epidermis

Question 6

what is the issue with surgery

Answer 6

surgical wounds through swollen and damaged soft tissue is not advisable as the wound may not be able to be closed so indirect stabilisation may be more appropriate